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A map projection simply is a representation of the round, 3D surface of the earth onto a flat, 2D map. There are different map projections such as Mercator and Robinson each of which have advantages and disadvantages.
The appropriate projection for a map depends on the scale of the map and the purposes for which it will be used. For example, a Mercator projection has straight rhumb lines and is therefore excellent for navigation, because compass courses are easy to determine, but there is distortion near the poles.
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Why do cartographers use different map projections when presenting earth?
Map projections provide techniques to properly display features on maps, globes and atlases.
What different kinds of projections do world maps come in?
World maps come in a number of projections, each have their own uses and problems. These different projections include a globe, several types of Mercator projections, Robinson, Miller cylindrical, stereographic, orthographic, Sinusoidal, Gnomonic, several types of Azimuthal projections, and others. The US Geological Survey has comprehensive information on map projections available.
What are maps made by combinging several conic projections called?
Polyconic
All flat maps are projections that must distort at least one what properties?
yes
How do cartographers attempt to deal with problems with maps?
They use different projections to minimize distortion
What is the main difference between different types of maps projections?
the way that they display landmasses
Why different types of maps projection have been developed?
Types of maps projections are being developed to know the exact degrees of longitude and the latitudes, by the projections it get's easier to develop the GIS mappings too. The learners can specify the required angle through this.
What is a cylindrical map?
Maps with cylindrical projections are designed as if a cylinder has been wrapped around a globe
Is it true that all maps show the surface of the earth the same way?
No, there are many different projections.
Since Earth is a sphere maps are?
Map are projections in a systematic transformation of the latitudes and longitudes of the locations on the surface of a sphere. Map projections distort the surface in a little bi, depending on the purpose of the map.
What are the maps you use today?
There are many, many different maps, from maps that show landforms, cities, political boundaries, demographics, and countless other bits of information. Common maps that are used today are road maps, political maps (maps that show borders of countries, states, etc), aviation charts, and various atlases. Maps take on countless forms and projections.
What type of map is produced by fitting together a series of map projections?
A composite map is produced by fitting together a series of different map projections. This technique uses the strengths of each projection to portray the entire globe with minimal distortion across different regions.
